Law Clerk

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.

We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.

At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated fourth- or fifth year studying law & Business (Commerce) student to join our Sydney office as a Law Clerk within our Business Law team.

This casual position offers two days of work per week and provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a well-established and highly regarded Commerical/Business law.

Working closely with an experienced Partner & Senior Associate, you will develop practical legal skills, gain exposure to a broad range of commercial matters and play an active role in supporting clients.

We are looking for a proactive and dependable team member who takes pride in their work, enjoys building strong relationships, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients and maintaining professional client relationships


• Preparation of correspondence, court documents, statements, and subpoenas


• Assisting with matter preparation and file progression


• Attending court, mediations and settlements


• Conducting legal research and court filing as required


• Extensive file and document management


• Responding to solicitor and client enquiries


• Diary management and scheduling support


• Ad hoc assistance across a broad range of tasks, from basic administrative work to substantive legal matters

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Be currently completing a Bachelor of Laws and have completed at least their fourth year of study


• A genuine interest in Business/Commercial law and a desire to develop a long-term career in this area


• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills


• The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• A willingness to assist with both legal and administrative tasks


• A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach


• A professional, confident and empathetic manner when dealing with clients


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook


• A blend of working in the office & remotely


• Employee Assistance program


• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing


• Social gatherings and sporting groups


• Internal learning and development program

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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